Calanais Standing Stones

The Calanais (or Callenish) Standing Stones is a magnificent site of several ancient stones erected nearly 5,000 years ago on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis. Reach the Stones in just 30 minutes, driving from Stornoway.

A well-known prehistoric site, the Callanais Stones have a mystical aura about them which never fails to captivate visitors. The main monument is a circle of tall stones placed in the middle of a cross-shaped setting of stones. Right at its heart is a massive monolith nearly 5m high! You’ll also find other smaller stones radiating out from the circle and a chambered tomb.

The Stones are free to enter and are open all year round, with the Calanais Visitor Centre offering detailed information on the site and also has a gift shop and café.

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If you want more information on the area visit our local Isle of Lewis Destination page or our regional Outer Hebrides Destination page.

7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

4.2℃–5.1℃

4 m/s (NNW)

Tue, Nov 18

1.5℃–3.1℃

2.6 m/s (ESE)

Wed, Nov 19

1.8℃–2.5℃

10.4 m/s (N)

Thu, Nov 20

1.8℃–2.8℃

9.7 m/s (N)

Fri, Nov 21

2.6℃–5.1℃

2.9 m/s (S)

Sat, Nov 22

2.6℃–5.4℃

1.4 m/s (S)

Sun, Nov 23

2.3℃–3.2℃

3.1 m/s (SW)

Mon, Nov 24

1.8℃–3℃

1.8 m/s (SW)

Our Isle of Lewis weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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